Under His Wings

One of the most poignant moments in Jesus' life was when He looked over Jerusalem and said, "How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't let me." (Matthew 23:37). When His people rejected Him, it was the death of His dream. He has the same dream for all of us. He wants to bring us near and keep us there, safe and secure. Forever. Life is in Him (Romans 6:23): in His love, in His protection, in His constant, faithful care, in His comfort, in His family, in His warm embrace, in His joy, in His affection, in His compassion. Sometimes I can almost see His smiling face, always so delighted that I belong to Him.